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Effort

By Miranda Dulin
Published in Glossary
October 20, 2023
1 min read
Effort

Definition of Effort

Effort is the amount of work or resources expended to accomplish a task or achieve a goal.

Back of a vocabulary card for the term Effort
Back of a vocabulary card for the term Effort

Pronunciation Spelling

EH-fert

Example Sentence

Achieving the Sprint Goal demanded substantial effort from the entire team.

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Significance

Agile practitioners should understand the term “effort” as it pertains to estimating work in various agile approaches. It represents the amount of work or time required to complete a task or user story. Accurate effort estimation aids in planning, resource allocation, and understanding the team’s capacity to accomplish work within a given time frame. Understanding effort allows teams to make informed decisions, set realistic goals, and manage expectations effectively during project development.

Additional Resources

  • Story Points Are Still About Effort
  • Why Do We Use Story Points for Estimating?
  • How to Talk About Story Points
  • How to Talk About Story Points (MGS Newsletter from 8/3/23. Back issues available via Agile Mentors ).
  • The Conundrum About Story Points — pointless or Not?
  • Scrum Shortcuts Without Cutting Corners: Agile Tactics, Tools & Tips

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Definition of Effort
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